Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist - Albany, NY Area

Company Profile 

Colden Corporation is an occupational health, safety and environmental consulting firm seeking experienced individuals to join our New England team. We are a dynamic and growing business with a focus on quality, employee professional development, and premier client service. Colden offers a competitive compensation package, medical benefits, 401K retirement plan, paid vacation, and profit sharing. Colden is owned and managed by practicing Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) and Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs). 

Position Description:

Colden is currently hiring an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist with 2 to 5 years of experience to work out of their Albany area office. This is a full-time position working with a team of Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs), Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs), senior scientists, and other specialists to support consulting projects in the areas of industrial hygiene (IH), occupational safety, environmental management, and occupational and environmental health sciences. Project assignments may include:

• Conduct IH surveys to assess chemical, physical, and biological agents (e.g., air sampling, noise monitoring, mold assessments, etc.).
  

• Conduct safety and health assessments, inspections, and audits in a wide range of industrial and non-industrial settings, such as universities, hospitals, laboratories, museums, media and entertainment productions, offices, and others.
  

• Research and accurately reference standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, ISO).
  

• Provide support for indoor environmental quality (IEQ) investigations.
  

• Complete other tasks as assigned such as:
  

• Develop or update written health and safety procedures and training materials.
  

• Conduct research for projects in occupational and environmental health sciences.
  

• Provide support for gap assessments and client action plans to conform with environmental health and safety management system specifications (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
  

• Conduct performance checks of ventilation and other controls.
  

• Prepare written reports and other communications.
  

E-Verify Participation Disclosure: 

Colden Corporation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS), preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or environmental health (or a science or engineering degree and relevant work experience).
  
• Experience range: 2 to 5 years considered.
  
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism. Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented with ability to manage workload independently with support from others.
  
• Willing and flexible to travel where necessary, in addition to supporting local clients. 
  

Desired Qualifications

• Work experience in environmental health and safety.
  
• Relevant health and safety certifications.
  
• Project management experience.
  
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
  
• Familiarity with common industrial hygiene monitoring methods and noise dosimetry.
  
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour General Industry Training and/or OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
  

Why Join Colden? 

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in creating or maintaining safe and healthy environments for clients and workers and contribute to sustainability improvements. 

• Professional Growth:  Support for professional development and career advancement, with internal educational offerings and company Technical Summit. Opportunities to work with Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, and other Colden specialists for on-the-job training and coaching or mentoring.  

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals and industry experts as part of our “All-One-Company” approach. 

• Competitive Compensation:  Colden offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on your experience and credentials, with opportunity for professional recognition, reward, and advancement depending on individual performance and contributions.